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Photo Courtesy of Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage

During the month of June, Kyle Greer, Vice President of Economic Development - Cary Chamber, and Ted Boyd, Downtown Development Manger – Town of Cary, gave Wake County Economic Development (WCED) a walking tour of downtown Cary. The visit is a great example of ongoing collaboration between WCED and Cary.

Just a block down from the accelerator space sits the 7-acre area that will be home to The Downtown Park. The park plans to feature a Town Square space, a large fountain, outdoor performance space and open lawn areas. The first phase of the park is 1.5 acres and is currently the funded and planned stage of the park. In addition to the park, downtown Cary will boast a new downtown Library.

We strolled down Academy Street, a street set for a streetscape project, to see the progress of the Mayton Inn, a boutique inn in the heart of downtown Cary. According to their website, the inn will "be a 45 room boutique inn. The Georgian-style hotel will encompass a luxury atmosphere along with green technologies in all aspects of the new construction building. While the top two floors will consist of 33 spacious rooms and 11 deluxe suites, the first floor will boast over 13,000 sq. ft. with a lounge, full bar and restaurant as well as event spaces including meeting rooms and an outdoor terrace that will be open to the public. A high-tech gym facility and spa rooms will be on the ground floor and available for guest use."

Though closed on Monday, we did peek in the renovated historic Jones House which is home to farm-to-fork restaurant, Belle, which features a seasonal menu. The last stop was at Pharmacy Bottle and Beverage, a tap room that serves local beer and is pet-friendly.

Ted Boyd, along with Kyle Greer and Cary’s governing bodies, have a development plan that will keep downtown Cary it’s charming self, while adapting to the new demand for active and vibrant downtown centers. They want to provide an area where Wake County residents and businesses can live, work and play.

Smart Growth America, an organization that advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods, recently released a report, Core Values: Why American Companies are Moving Downtown. In this report, they surveyed nearly 500 companies and interviewed an additional 40 companies to gain a better understanding of the emerging trend of corporations relocating into downtown centers.

Ashton Smith, Community and Employee Engagement Project Manager of Operations at Citrix noted that moving downtown was vital to attracting talent and giving employees an attractive place to work.

“We looked at moving to Research Triangle Park and suburban North Raleigh, but part of the reason to relocate was to grow our company and attract engaged, creative talent. When we put the models all together and looked at the cost of renovating a space downtown and what we could get out of it in terms of talent and value, downtown was by far the best option.”

In addition, Smith stated that their location has been invaluable to their growth and plays a role in Raleigh’s growing tech industry.

“In addition to being a world-class facility for our employees, we also saw the redevelopment as a socially responsible investment in the community. Overall it’s been an invaluable tool in recruiting new hires and competing with other companies, but we also feel like we have played a role in expanding Raleigh’s presence in the tech business landscape.”

According to the study, six overall factors came into play when companies chose to relocate downtown, all of which downtown Raleigh has to offer:

To attract and retain talented workers.

To build brand identity and company culture.

To support creative collaboration.

To be closer to customers and business partners.

To centralize operations.

To support triple-bottom-line business outcomes.

In addition, companies chose areas like Raleigh due to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods where talent want to both live and work.

From this report, it can be concluded that the trend to move into downtown centers will only continue to grow. With the resources and availability for companies to move into downtown Raleigh, continued momentum can be expected for the area in the coming years.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/smart-growth-america-report-surveys-downtown-raleigh-companiesTue, 07 Jul 2015 09:25:00 EDTGoogle Fiber Will Help Move the Triangle into the Futurehttp://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/google-breaks-ground-in-the-triangle

The recent news of Google Fiber breaking ground was met with excitement across the region. This was another milestone in the continued growth of the digital infrastructure that will help propel Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle region forward.

Digital infrastructure like high-speed broadband is critical to a community’s ability to communicate and innovate in a connected, global economy.

The Research Triangle region is a model of public – private partnership to push digital infrastructure forward. The NC Next Generation Network (NCNGN) initiative, a regional initiative focused on stimulating the deployment of next generation broadband networks in North Carolina, allows the public and private sectors to become tighter across the region to help set in motion an ecosystem that would allow Google to join private sector fiber providers like AT&T U-Verse Fiber and others to quickly roll out high-speed broadband.

It is such partnership between the public and private sectors that has made our community on the second metro in the US with both Google Fiber and AT&T U-Verse Fiber. That is a differentiator and something for us to continue to leverage. The competitive edge between the two companies is key to expanding access to competitively priced high-speed broadband services that our citizens and business need to thrive in the new economy.

The Google Fiber plan has five stages:

1. Exploration

2. Design

3. Construction

4. Sign-Up

5. Installation

According to Google, construction includes stringing and laying thousands of miles of brand new, state-of-the-art fiber optic cable.They will lay enough new fiber in the area to reach from here to Canada, and engineers and crews will be in the streets for a long time.

Now that the Triangle will offer the advanced broadband infrastructure needed to support a fast-paced ecosystem, our region will be able to lead the way in technology advancement. Also, the benefit spans all industries and can help our region move the needle forward on almost every measure of economic success: education, job creation, quality of life and talent attraction.

A better connected future means that we are well-positioned as a global community that can be a magnet for companies eager to start up or relocate to the area. Overall, Google Fiber means more innovation and more productivity for the Triangle.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/google-breaks-ground-in-the-triangleThu, 02 Jul 2015 10:25:00 EDTWorld Delegations Visit Wake to Learn about Thriving Economyhttp://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/world-delegations-visit-wake-to-learn-about-thriving-economy
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) has the privilege of hosting delegations from all over the world to our area. These delegations visit our community to learn what makes this area have such a thriving economy and to learn about our innovative industry sectors. Already this year we have hosted both French and Hong Kong delegations.

In April, WCED partnered with the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) to host two clean technology-focused delegations from France.

The first delegation was from the Cote d’Azur region of southern France. Much like the Research Triangle region, the Cote d’Azur region, encompassing Nice and other parts of southern France, focuses on clean technology and IT innovation. The group of company executives, city officials and economic developers came to our market to learn more about the Research Triangle region and to identify potential partnership opportunities. This was the third time representatives from the Cote d’Azur, WCED and the RTCC had met to discuss business and partnership opportunities.

WCED also participated in a meeting with a delegation from France’s electric transmission system agency. This delegation was interested in learning more about the smart grid advances that were taking place in the Research Triangle region. The delegation was able to learn about how the universities and the private sector partner and the innovations that spin out of these partnerships.

“Having these two delegations visit in such short order is another great example of the global perception our region has as a leader in clean technology innovation and convergence of cleantech and information technology,” said Michael Haley, Director of Business Recruitment & Expansion for WCED.

The most recent visit was from a Hong Kong Delegation. Hong Kong is a springboard for economic growth in both China and Asia. On May 18, the delegation met at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce to inform regional business executives about the city’s trade potential, competitive economy and thriving business climate. The Raleigh/Wake County and Hong Kong business leaders were able to discuss the potential for Hong Kong’s business expansion into other markets, as Hong Kong represents a unique opportunity for regional businesses and the ability to gain a market foothold in the growing Chinese market.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/world-delegations-visit-wake-to-learn-about-thriving-economyThu, 18 Jun 2015 13:55:00 EDTHow Can the Triangle Sustain an Engaged and Creative Economy? http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/how-can-the-triangle-sustain-an-engaged-and-creative-economy-
ED Forum 2015 discusses the assets that have positioned us for economic success, and what’s around the corner.

Earlier this month, Steven Pedigo provided answers to the question of “how can the Triangle sustain a creative and engaged economy?” at Wake County Economic Development’s (WCED) Annual Economic Development Forum.

Pedigo, Director of Research for the Creative Class Group, a global advisory services firm founded by Richard Florida, and director of New York University’s Initiative for Creativity and Innovation in Cities, provided global context for why “place” drives innovation and how creativity and ideas, driven by a knowledge-based economy like the Triangle’s, will allow our community to maintain competitive advantages in a global economy.

Some of the major takeaways from the Forum are outlined below, and his full presentation can be downloaded here.

4 reasons why our communities matter:

1. We are living through the greatest shift in the global economy. Pedigo suggests that today’s economy is driven by the rise of the creative and service sectors and that knowledge and human creativity will fuel further development of the world economy.

2. The Creative Class is the core force of future economic growth. Pedigo defines the creative class as thinkers, leaders and innovators – a group that is growing and has significant economic impact with a strong presence in the Triangle.

3. As we urbanize, our cities and suburbs are more alike than ever before. More than 50% of the world’s people live in cities and metros, with an estimated 60 million more moving there each year. Pedigo suggests that jobs, innovation and all economic development flow from urban areas. He also points out that the line between urban and suburban is becoming blurred.

4. Clustering is a driving force…both economically and socially. Clusters lead to innovation and competitiveness, and allow each member to benefit as if it had greater scale.

What does this mean for the Triangle?

Pedigo highlights universities as the key driver of the creative economy, but notes that engagement with universities is key. The Triangle is well-positioned, with three tier-one research universities, and an additional seven institutions of higher learning. He sugests that technology, talent and tolerance are critical tools for effectively leveraging universities:

Technology: University research has been found to make corporate innovation more efficient.

Talent: Universities affect talent both directly and indirectly.

Tolerance: Research universities help shape a regional environment open to new ideas and diversity.

Pedigo cites case studies from other cities that the Triangle should look to moving forward:

Overall, Pedigo finds that the Triangle is prepared to build on its momentum and continue economic prosperity.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/how-can-the-triangle-sustain-an-engaged-and-creative-economy-Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:45:00 EDTGoogle Fiber: Why the Triangle and what does it mean for our future?http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/google-fiber-why-the-triangle-and-what-does-it-mean-for-our-future
Last week’s announcement of Google Fiber expanding in the Triangle is a significant milestone for our region’s economy and future. Google’s fiber, which is 100 times faster than basic broadband, will provide a critical form of connectivity for our communities which Governor McCrory noted, in the press conference announcement, is just as important as roads, highways and other infrastructure.

Google’s expansion comes on the heels of the December 2014 announcement of AT&T rolling out its 1-gigabit, high-speed Internet service in the Triangle as a result of an agreement with the towns and universities that make up the N.C. Next Generation Network (NCNGN). Raleigh is now one out of only two communities to land work with both Google Fiber and AT&T GigaPower, other than Austin, Texas, and the Triangle is two out of only four regions in the country where Google has chosen to expand their Gigabit Internet service. Last year, when Google started looking into expanding, seven municipalities in the Triangle applied for the service and all seven were selected.

So, why did Google choose our region?

As a company, Google is similar to the Triangle in that they value smart, educated talent; rich diversity; open culture and collaboration; entrepreneurship and innovation; and a rich quality of life.

Recent praise given to the region supports why Google would want to expand here:

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) worked closely with the City of Raleigh, Wake County and NCNGN to host bi-monthly meetings over the past year to discuss the deployment of next generation broadband networks in North Carolina. The goal of the collaboration is to encourage private sector providers to deliver ultra-fast bandwidth at highly affordable prices to ensure our regions and state remain competitive and at the forefront of developing the next-generation applications essential to all sectors of the economy. In October 2014, WCED’s Michael Haley also moderated a panel on fiber in partnership with NCNGN, the City of Raleigh and Wake County. The panel discussed how fiber will impact our region, economic development, education and healthcare.

What does Google Fiber mean for the future of the Triangle?

Now that the Triangle will offer the advanced broadband infrastructure needed to support a fast-paced ecosystem, our region will be able to lead the way in technology advancement. Also, the benefit spans all industries and can help our region move the needle forward on almost every measure of economic success: education, job creation, quality of life and talent attraction.

A better connected future means that we are well-positioned as a global community that can be a magnet for companies eager to start up or relocate to the area. Overall, Google Fiber means more innovation and more productivity for the Triangle.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/google-fiber-why-the-triangle-and-what-does-it-mean-for-our-futureMon, 02 Feb 2015 11:40:00 ESTSouth Bend, Indiana looks to Triangle region for best practices and lessons learned http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/south-bend-indiana-looks-to-triangle-region-for-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-
Last week, key leaders from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Wake County Economic Development (WCED) and the Durham Chamber of Commerce hosted leaders from the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce of South Bend, Indiana. The purpose of the visit was for South Bend leadership to hear best practices and lessons learned that have made the Triangle successful.

Following the trip, St. Joseph Chamber president and CEO, Jeff Rea, published a piece outlining takeaways from his visit to the region. Rea references southern hospitality and community leaders who are trusting, supportive and collaborative as his main impressions from the trip. Other key takeaways that he highlights include:

Individual progress and collaborative success. Individual communities in the Triangle work hard to grow their own areas while still working under a shared vision for the region. Rea applies this notion to his own city of South Bend, “As a region, we have wonderful assets. Individually, we are limited.”

Trust among community leaders. Triangle leaders meet at least monthly to share business leads, talk about potential opportunities and develop strategies to continuously move the needle forward.

Emphasis on quality of place. Leaders and members of the Triangle community work hard to advance and tout their physical assets that make the region an attractive place to live, work, play and learn.

Major universities and robust talent pool. Home to three tier one research universities within 30 miles of each other, the Research Triangle region offers assets, resources and a large talent pool that ensures sustainable innovation. Major research happening on campus is growing into real business opportunities in the area, too.

Rea prompts his own community of South Bend with lessons learned from his Triangle visit, “But we, too, have many wonderful assets to build upon here in our region. It’s up to us now to do what that area did to ensure future success. We must work together on a vision for this region and we must all “own” and champion the great assets available here. Our future depends upon it.”

Harvey Schmitt, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Adrienne Cole, executive director for WCED were among leadership that hosted South Bend.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/south-bend-indiana-looks-to-triangle-region-for-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:55:00 ESTWake County and the Research Triangle Region at the Core of Global Energy Innovationhttp://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/wake-county-and-the-research-triangle-region-at-the-core-of-global-energy-innovation
The Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), a national Clean Energy Information Hub for local chambers of commerce, recently featured Wake County and the Research Triangle Region as the number one and number eight Chambers-in-Action stories for 2014. The stories showcase our area as being at the center of the convergence of energy innovation and defense technology and a global leader for smart grid innovation.

The articles are a result of ongoing collaborations between Wake County Economic Development (WCED), the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) and CICE to bring key leaders in cleantech innovation and defense technology to the table. In 2014, the region hosted several roundtables and events with local businesses, economic developers, university researchers, elected officials and military experts including two retired generals - Ret. Air Force Gen. Ronald Keys and Ret. U.S. Marine Corps LtGen. Richard C. Zilmer. The roundtable discussions focused on the military’s role in energy innovation and what this means for North Carolina’s economy while shedding light on the intersections between energy, innovation, national security and local economic development.

During the roundtables, LtGen. Zilmer spoke about his firsthand knowledge as a senior commander in Iraq, and the critical need for more renewable energy resources and increased energy efficiency. He added that the Research Triangle Region is a global leader in energy innovation and that it’s this innovation that can save lives. Gen. Keys pointed out that the military is the single largest user of energy in the U.S. and that there is a major need for continued innovation to increase energy efficiency in the defense sector.

Here’s a link to Triangle Business Journal article, with further detail about the events. The TBJ notes that often, military bases have energy efficiency and environmental impact requirements mandated by the federal government, but sometimes lack the resources to implement them. To fill this gap, local businesses developing clean technology play a key role.

The Research Triangle’s status as a global leader in cleantech innovation makes it a natural solution to the military’s growing demand. As additional support, some of the region’s many accolades include being one of only 15 members in the exclusive International Cleantech Network, and one of only two locations in the U.S.; headquarters to the second most cleantech companies in the nation; and rankings including Raleigh being named the #2 Top City for Smart Grid Software Development. Also, Wake County and the Research Triangle region’s role as a global leader in smart grid innovation. The number eight story of the year provided a brief history on the focus of smart grid as a key economic development target for our community.

Smart Grid Industry Leadership. As detailed in WCED’s previous blog post, Wake County is home to a diverse group of companies in this space that operate across the smart grid value chain including vertically integrated multinationals to entrepreneurs. Visit here and here for research supporting the strength and diversity of smart grid companies in our region.

Unmatched University and Community College Assets. The Research Triangle Region is the only place in the U.S. that is home to three tier one research universities within 30 miles of each other. Our region is also home to nine other colleges and one of the best community college systems in the country. It’s these assets that are educating the next generation of engineers, designers and technologists that will feed smart grid innovation.

Talent. It’s always the people that drive innovation - students, faculty and staff at universities; collaborative, cross-functional teams within companies; and multi-firm partnerships. Our region has the talent power to solve the world’s complex energy problems.

These resources haven’t gone unnoticed. In January 2014, President Obama visited Raleigh to announce the creation of the Next Generation Power Electronics Institute, a $140 million research consortium made up of companies and universities that will develop the future of energy efficient solutions, which will be led by and headquartered at NC State University’s Centennial Campus.

Collectively, these stories once again illustrate that Wake County and the Research Triangle region are critical to continued energy and smart grid innovation and the convergence of energy innovation and defense technologies. Our community has the companies, talent and resources to lead this innovation.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/wake-county-and-the-research-triangle-region-at-the-core-of-global-energy-innovationWed, 14 Jan 2015 12:30:00 ESTRaleigh catalyzes collaboration to drive the region's thriving startup communityhttp://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/raleigh-catalyzes-collaboration-to-drive-the-regions-thriving-startup-community
Recent articles in Entrepreneur Magazine dig deeper into “what it takes to build a startup city” and “can cities be a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs?” revealing that Raleigh not only understands but fully embraces the importance of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur sat down with Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane and uncovered that the city’s work with local partners to develop a thriving startup community has been successful largely due to collaborative initiatives and a “boots on the ground” approach.

Two local entrepreneurs, Jay Dawkins, founder of Cityzen, and David Shaner, founder of Offline, provided their thoughts on the points Mayor McFarlane made in the articles, and why Raleigh has become a burgeoning community of innovation. Both Jay and David are also NC State University alumni and graduates of the Raleigh-based ThinkHouse, a co-living space designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help recent graduates build scalable companies.

Jay Dawkins and David Shaner: Why Raleigh’s startup community has flourished

“I don’t know of many cities who can point to their mayor as a case study for how to start and successfully grow a company,” says Jay of Mayor McFarlane. He continues by highlighting the success of public-private partnerships in the region, “The Red Hat-Citrix Accelerator is a great example of embracing public-private partnerships to support entrepreneurs with the resources they need.” The Accelerator is a joint initiative between the City of Raleigh, HQ Raleigh, Citrix and Red Hat and will enable teams of entrepreneurs to access capital connections and civic resources, and also offer an opportunity for teams to apply for city funds, if they locate their ventures in Raleigh.

Jay also references the availability of talent as a major factor for startups, “You can’t walk ten feet in this town without bumping into an engineer or programmer. There are so many talented and creative professionals flowing out of the six local colleges and universities, including three tier-one universities.”

David cites the hiring of the city’s first Entrepreneurship Manager, Derrick Minor, as being integral in moving initiatives forward and connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need to be successful. He adds, “There is a robust entrepreneurial pipeline in the area which offers connected steps along the way to guide young entrepreneurs.” Some organizations he references include Startup High, a summer experience where teens engage local entrepreneurs, local universities that nurture innovation through tailored curriculums, and post-college programs like ThinkHouse which is a natural transition into HQ Raleigh and other nearby incubators. He builds on this by noting the density of networks for startups and entrepreneurs starting out in the area, “For young entrepreneurs, it’s critical to make as many connections as possible and to be able to stand out. Compared to places like San Francisco and New York City, innovators have access to the resources and connections they need to get on their feet.”

David reflected on his experience as a student at NC State who reaped the benefits of a university that values innovation, “I was influenced to start my own business when I enrolled in Senior Design through the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program as a result of hearing a guest lecturer during one of my chemical engineering courses.” David then became involved with the Entrepreneurship Initiative, becoming a member of the Garage and attending the annual Spring Break trip to Silicon Valley.

With a community and leadership that emphasize the importance of entrepreneurship, it’s no surprise that Raleigh was recently ranked the number twelve best city for young entrepreneurs in the U.S. by Forbes. The rankings were measured based on access to funding, opportunities for networking and mentorship, the local economy, and cost of living.

About Cityzen and Jay Dawkins

Cityzen is a web application that helps Government and Planning clients better engage their citizen audiences through embedded feedback tools in social media. Working with the Raleigh Planning Department, they’ve reached over 80,000 residents to gather input on public projects. Jay Dawkins ’10 is a former NC State University Student Body President and civil engineering graduate.

About Offline and David Shaner

Offline is a website and app that encourages people to fall in love with their city. They curate the best date ideas, restaurants, events and entertainment and make personalized recommendations based on a user’s interests. Users post pictures of their adventures, making Offline a bit like Instagram meets a curated Yelp. David Shaner ’12 is an NC State University valedictorian, graduating from the chemical engineering program.

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http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/raleigh-catalyzes-collaboration-to-drive-the-regions-thriving-startup-communityWed, 17 Dec 2014 15:15:00 ESTWhy was NC State chosen to lead the new research consortium?http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/why-was-nc-state-chosen-to-lead-the-new-research-consortium
President Obama announced yesterday the creation of the $140 million Next Generation Power Electronics Institute which will be headquartered at NC State’s Centennial Campus. The Institute will be a consortium of companies and universities that will develop the next generation of energy efficient electronic chips and devices. According to a release by NC State, the Institute will develop new energy solutions through the use and evolution of a technology called wide bandgap semiconductors.

The US DOE will provide $70 million to the Institute over the next 5 years to be matched by business, universities, and the State of North Carolina. The consortium will consist of 7 universities and 18 companies including local powerhouses ABB and CREE.

So why here? Why was NC State selected as the home of the Institute? I think it’s for 3 key reasons:

Local industry strength. We have an incredible array of local companies up and down the smart grid and cleantech sector. These companies are global leaders in energy and smart grid innovation. We sit at the convergence of this incredible mix of engineering, power, energy, and technology that will shape the world’s energy future.

University and industry resources. The Institute will join a host of university and industry resources here in the Triangle. The Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center is an NSF-funded engineering research center focused on developing new technologies associated with the smart grid. The Center, which is also home to the Advanced Transportation Energy Center (ATEC), counts close to 50 companies as active industry partners. Its solid state transformer was recently named one of the world’s 10 most important emerging technologies by MIT’s Technology Review. The North Carolina Solar Center, at NC State University, advances a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing support for clean energy technologies, practices and policies. The Solar Center serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through demonstration, technical assistance, outreach and training. It also administers the Database of Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), a resource providing financial incentives and policies. Advanced Energy is a nonprofit research institute that collaborates across the industrial, transportation, and renewable energy spectrum to discover, development, and implement sustainable solutions. Our region is also home to the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC). The RTCC is a non-profit economic development organization whose goal is to facilitate collaboration between companies, institutions and government agencies. RTCC is one of only a handful of members of the International Cleantech Network, an international group of regional entities pushing cleantech innovation.

People. Talent – our highly skilled and educated workforce – are what drive innovation. Our region is home to some of the best and brightest, particularly in smart grid. This project will create or sustain over 1,000 jobs in the first five years

This is a day of great news for NC State and the entire Triangle Region! Stay tuned, lots more to come.

Be sure to keep up with all the smart grid and cleantech news by following us on Twitter @TriSmartGrid.